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Suddenly, Amazon Doesn't Love Its Moms Anymore

By Rich Smith, The Motley Fool

Once upon a time, Amazon.com loved moms. Its free "Amazon Mom" service offered the same free two-day shipping as Amazon Prime, plus heaps of extra benefits for anyone who thought to ask for them (even dads and cousins.) But no more: Mothers' day is over at Amazon.

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3 Economic Misconceptions That Need to Die

By The Motley Fool

One of this country's biggest economic problems is a tsunami of misinformation. You can't have a rational debate when facts are so easily supplanted by overreaching statements and errors. Here are three misconceptions about our economy that need to be laid to rest.

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Why Used Car Bargains Are Getting Harder to Find

By John Rosevear, The Motley Fool

Thinking about buying a used car? You might want to do it sooner rather than later. Prices are on track to rise an average of 1.8% in 2012, and used compact cars will go up even more -- nearly 3%. What's going on? And what does it mean for car shoppers?

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How State Taxes Put a Bigger Pinch on the Poor

By Bruce Watson

True, 47% of Americans pay no federal income tax. But, as a recent study points out, when all the other taxes we pay are factored in, the poor often pay a far greater percentage of their income in taxes than the rich.

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Newlyweds, Don't Let the IRS Spoil Your Honeymoon

By Dan Caplinger

Getting married should be one of the happiest events of your life. But even if everything goes perfectly on your special day, the IRS may spoil the party. That's because getting hitched means big changes on your taxes. Here's a quick rundown of what you need to know.

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5 Things to Watch: Cars, Games, Hearts and Z's

By Rick Aristotle Munarriz, The Motley Fool

There's never a dull moment on Wall Street, especially now that the market is hitting multi-year highs again. Let's go over some of the items that will help shape the week that lies ahead.

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Retail Stocks Are a Bad Buy: Why Their Rally Won't Last

By Rich Smith, The Motley Fool

The stock market's recent bounce has a lot of folks looking for a piece of the action. And with retail stocks shooting up faster than average, but still cheaper than a year ago, some analysts say now's the time to buy them. They're wrong. Here's why:

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AT&T Customers Surprised by 'Unlimited Data' Limit

By The Associated Press

AT&T has some 17 million customers with "unlimited data" plans that can be subject to throttling, or the placement of virtual wheel clamps that slow download speed dramatically. What's surprising customers is how little data use it takes to reach that level -- sometimes less than AT&T gives people on its "limited" plans.

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Department Stores Reveal Top Selling Valentine's Gifts

By Barbara Thau

If you've been dilly-dallying on buying something for your sweetheart this Valentine's Day, don't worry: Now that retailers know what the best-selling items are for the lovers' holiday this year, we can pass that information on to you.

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The Man Behind Santorum: Who Is Foster S. Friess?

By Eamon Murphy

To run for president in this election cycle, it seems, you must have the backing of a super PAC, often heavily supported by a single super-wealthy benefactor. We've all learned lately about Newt Gingrich's billionaire sugar daddy Sheldon Adelson. Now it's time to meet Rick Santorum's No. 1 fan, Foster S. Friess.

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A Success Equal Parts Caffeine, Chemistry and Meditation

By Eamon Murphy

5-Hour Energy's mixture of caffeine, vitamins and amino acids fuels millions of hectic days and nights, and a multibillion-dollar company. But its founder, Manoj Bhargava, tells Forbes that his lifelong pursuit has been inner tranquility. A contradiction? He thinks not.

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Walmart's New Health Food Push: Too Hard to Swallow?

By Alyce Lomax, The Motley Fool

Walmart, which has long been associated with cheap, high-calorie, low-nutrition foods, wants to get healthy: Its new "Great for You" initiative aims to show shoppers it can help them eat healthy on a budget. But can the retail tiger change its spots -- or it's rep?

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5 Signs You're Getting Robbed at the Hospital

By The Motley Fool

High hospital costs seem to be a fact of life that most Americans have reluctantly come to accept. What most people don't realize, however, is that not all of those charges are legit: Many medical bills contain fraudulent charges.

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What Are the Best Value Colleges? Rob Franek Tells All

By Eamon Murphy

College costs are rising, student loan debt is nearing $1 trillion, and money is still tight everywhere. So if you're a parents or a soon-to-matriculate student, you'll want to hear what the Princeton Review's Rob Franek has to say about the best value colleges of 2012.

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What Makes a Great Balance Transfer Credit Card?

By Tim Beyers, The Motley Fool

If you're burdened by credit card debt, lenders want to help you -- by adding more plastic to your arsenal in the form of a balance transfer card, which offers generous up-front terms for moving your debt. And some of those offers are much more generous than others.

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4 Money-Etiquette Questions Answered

By Kiplinger

When it comes to matters of money, tact is often in the eye of the beholder. Take some tips from etiquette experts on how to defuse these tricky financial situations.

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